Circulation Tonic and Memory
The effect of gotu kola on cognitive functions and the nervous system is considerable. It is well known in Ayurvedic medicine as an important regenerator of the nervous system. It improves memory, mental acuity, information retention and helps children with learning difficulties.
As an adaptogen, gotu kola improves the functioning of the hypothalamus-pituary-adrenal axis which is responsible for adaptation to stress. Its mild calming effect, due in part to its capacity to increase GABA levels, reduces the negative physiological impacts of stress. Gotu kola is a balancing tonic and increases energy while keeping the body calm. It is especially useful to calm mental agitation and incessant mental dialogue. It reduces anxiety and irritability.
The effect of gotu kola on the walls of the veins reduces venal distention and stimulates venal circulation. It is used for slow venal return in the lower limbs (heaviness, swelling), varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Centella asiatica promotes healing of the skin. Its stimulating effect on the synthesis of collagen and the production of fibroblasts improves circulation in the skin and subcutaneous tissue following an injury or surgery. It is used internally and externally for many chronic inflammatory troubles of the skin such as eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
In Ayurvedic medicine, it tones Pitta. Gotu kola regulates cholesterol levels and blood pressure and is helpful for difficult digestion. Its antioxidant properties protect against aging. It increases vitality and longevity, is anti-inflammatory and antitumoral.
The main constituents of gotu kola are alkaloids (hydrocotyline), bitter principles (vellarine), polyphenols, saponins (braminoside, brahmoside), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), terpenoids (asiaticoside, centelloside, madecassoside, brahminoside) fatty acids, amino acids, phytosterols, tannins et resins.
Ingredients:
Organic Gotu Kola; Organic Alcohol 30%
Dosage:
2 ml, 1 to 2 times per day
Directions for Use:
Shake before using. Take in a mouthful of water, 15 to 30 minutes before meals. For long-term treatment, use 6 days out of 7.
50 ml.
Made in Quebec, Canada.
Contraindications: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, if you have liver problems or prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms of liver problems occurs such as yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual fatigue, weakness and/or abdominal pain. Do not use if you are allergic to herbs of the Apiaceae/carrot family. Consult a health care practitioner if you are taking medication for diabetes or cholesterol. Avoid use with alcoholic beverages or any medication or natural products with sedative effects.